LATEST UTAH Information

Current cases: The state’s second death has been recorded and Tri-County Health Department (which covers most of the Uintah Basin) reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in numbers released Friday. Statewide, there were 78 new cases. Nearly half of those (40) were in Salt Lake County. Other local health departments reporting new cases include Bear River (1), Davis (11), Southwest Utah (1), Summit (7), Tooele (1), Utah (2), Wasatch (8), and Weber-Morgan (6). You can see the cases on our dashboard.

Signature gathering rules:In order to better accommodate social distancing measures that help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Gary R. Herbert has issued an Executive Order suspending certain sections of state statute regarding requirements on signature gathering. Specifically, the order suspends the requirement that petition packets be bound prior to circulation and that a circulator personally witness each signature.

Give blood: Schedule an appointment now to give in the days ahead to help patients counting on lifesaving blood throughout this pandemic. Utah faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak. While coronavirus has caused concerns about whether it’s safe to give blood, donation centers have implemented thorough safety protocols to make the blood donation process even safer. Learn more about blood donations and other ways you can help.

The best way to help during the COVID-19 pandemic is by supporting local response and relief efforts with a donation. We have identified funds to collect essential medical equipment, support workers in the food and beverage industry, and provide assistance to those most impacted by this crisis. Utah is a service-based state and we know people are eager to help.